Managing school and work and a social life can be so stressful AND it
demands so much of your time. It’s super easy for me to get so
caught up in getting it all done that I don’t make time to just
relax or do fun stuff.

I’ve been trying to keep at least the weekend evenings free but
even that’s hard sometimes because I’m so busy and so tired.

How do you relax? Do you set aside specific time just to chill and have fun?

I relax by taking it slow. Sleeping in a bit, reading, eating breakfast
a little later. Just changing up my schedule from the normal grind is
enough to relax me. Doing yardwork like mowing the lawn can be very
relaxing for me too. Sometimes even weeding can be relaxing. You get
outside, hear the birds and the insects, feel the breeze. There is a
charm to it. Sometimes, hanging out with friends can be relaxing and
really fun. Sometimes it is fun but not so relaxing lol. Sitting back
and watching a movie or playing some video games can also be relaxing.

I don't really put any time aside for relaxing: for me I just relax if I
finish all I have to do lol.

I would like to share some effective techniques that I have been using
to de-stress myself:

First, try out the magic of music; not those rock or rap music that you
heard in parties, but rather classical / baroque music. You can easily
find a mixed Youtube video containing a long list of Baroque, which I
found very relaxing listening to.

Second, if there are any sports that you love, definitely try to play it
a lot more often (in a friendly rather than an intensely competitive
environment). It would surely help improve not only your physical health
but also mental health.

Third, try to spare some time to hang out and talk with your best
friends. If you have any concerns, seek their advice. If you are in a
sad situation, share it with them. Believe me, talking to my close
friends often make my day. After all, you know what people said:
“a best friend is someone who makes you laugh when you think
you’ll never smile again”.

Last, briefly, take a moment to live a bit more slowly, go out for a
walk and enjoy the beauty of nature :D